China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to bring tangible benefits to participants: experts

STORY: China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to bring tangible benefits to participants: experts SHOOTING DATE: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: An intergovernmental agreement on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project was signed last week. Experts say the project will bring tangible benefits to all participants in the region. The railway starts from Kashgar in China's Xinjiang, and enters the territory of Uzbekistan through Kyrgyzstan. In the future, it can extend to West Asia and South Asia. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University "The agreement signed especially under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched in 2013 and this year becoming 1

U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts

STORY: U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese EV industry 2. various of the streets in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: The significant increase in tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) highlights a concerning neglect of priorities such as clean energy and free market principles, in favor of the nation's narrow self-interest, according to Turkish experts and industry insiders. Last week, the White House announced a significant tariff increase, jumping from 25 to 100 percent, on imported electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells, and other clean

China's holistic development sets model for developing countries: Turkish scholar

STORY: China's holistic development sets model for developing countries: Turkish scholar SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: An Istanbul-based scholar has lauded China's holistic development that always "prioritizes the benefit of society," saying it has set a model for other developing countries. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University "China reveals the success of a holistic development model that is in harmony with the environment, nature, culture and historical texture. Behind all of China's industrial moves are significant technological efforts, technological endeavors, laboratories, R&D activities, and patents. China's success here is that it treats all of these in a coordinated way with a holistic approach, and make use of their results for the benefit o

Xinjiang, a hub of connectivity on Belt and Road

STORY: Xinjiang, a hub of connectivity on Belt and Road DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:05:06 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinjiang 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG AIPING 3. STANDUP 2 (English): HUANG AIPING 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): DANIEL, Head of a Belarusian duty-free shop in Horgos 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): MULLAH, Businessman from Kazakhstan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU HUAN, Deputy General Manager, Horgos Jinyi International Trade (Group) Co., Ltd. 7. STANDUP 3 (English): HUANG AIPING 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): HAMIT TURGUN, Staff member of Horgos Station, China-Europe freight trains 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI XUYANG, Horgos customs in Xinjiang 10. STANDUP 4 (English): HUANG AIPING 11. SOUNDBITE 6 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: Located in China's northwest, the vast land of Xinjiang is not only known for its breathtaking landscapes -- it's also become an important channel for exchanges between countries involved

Turkish scholar praises China's holistic approach to human rights protection

STORY: Turkish scholar praises China's holistic approach to human rights protection DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar said that China has been taking giant steps to protect human rights by adopting a holistic perspective. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University "If a country recognizes and internalizes human rights through its genuine efforts, in parallel with its development, industrialization, and progress, then human rights can find a solid foundation, (as is happening in China)." SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University "Otherwise, I see in developed countries that the gap between the developed and underdeveloped, between the rich and the poor deepens

More countries line up to join BRICS as growth opportunities abound

STORY: More countries line up to join BRICS as growth opportunities abound DATELINE: Aug. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in South Africa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANDRE EDGAR ANTONIO THOMASHAUSEN, Professor Emeritus of International Law at University of South Africa 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Portuguese): DRUMOND MAFUTA, Angola's November Publishing House's Chairman of the Board of Administration 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior international relations and diplomacy researcher, Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs 6. various of BRICS countries STORYLINE: The 15th BRICS Summit is set to be held in South Africa's Johannesburg on Aug. 22-24. There are high expectations among experts and observers about the outcomes of the summit. One major focus is the membership expansion of the group. Attracted by the openness and i

BRICS plays increasingly important role in int'l arena, says Turkish scholar

STORY: BRICS plays increasingly important role in int'l arena, says Turkish scholar DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRICS countires 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. various of BRICS countries 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. various of BRICS countries 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 7. various of Johannesburg STORYLINE: BRICS countries are playing an increasingly important role in the international arena, with many countries intending to join the bloc, Baris Doster, a scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University, told Xinhua in a recent interview. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University "We see the world's emerging economies, countries that are opposed to U.S. hegemony, coalescing around

Japan's nuke wastewater discharge encouraged by U.S. to destabilize region: Turkish scholar

STORY: Japan's nuke wastewater discharge encouraged by U.S. to destabilize region: Turkish scholar DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Japan's dumping nuclear waste into the sea 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. various of people against Japan's dumping nuclear waste into the sea STORYLINE: A scholar at Istanbul's Marmara University has said that Japan's decision to dump Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the sea is actually the result of the encouragement and provocation it receives from the U.S. to destabilize the region. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University "It is surprising that the move came at a time when the environment, nature, clean oceans, sustainable development and industrialization in harmony with nature are being so

COVID-19 origins tracing should be based on science: experts

STORY: COVID-19 origins tracing should be based on science: experts DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHIMAIL DAUD ARAIN, Pakistani public health specialist 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABDULSAMAD NURUDEEN AYINDE, Physician at the national hospital of Abuja, Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: International experts have said that COVID-19 origins tracing should be based on science and facts, and should not be politicized. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHIMAIL DAUD ARAIN, Pakistani public health specialist "Definitely, science is based on evidence. They have to base their information on evidence. Intelligence reports and so forth and so on, definitely can confuse. So I think, it should be, as all scientists should be based on evidence." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABDULSAMAD NURUDEEN AYINDE, Physician at the national hospital of Abuja, Nigeria "So the best thing is to all

U.S. lab-leak hypothesis of COVID-19 reveals desperation amid int'l competition: Turkish academic

STORY: U.S. lab-leak hypothesis of COVID-19 reveals desperation amid int'l competition: Turkish academic DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish academic Baris Doster 2. various of the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. various of Turkish academic Baris Doster 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 6. various of the U.S. 7. various of China 8. various of medical operations related to COVID-19 STORYLINE: The United States lab-leak hypothesis about the origin of the COVID-19 outbreak, even in the post-pandemic period, reveals its massive loss of international competitiveness and tremendous desperation, according to a Turkish academic. Baris Doster, an academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University, said there are many scientific researches that have disproved the American hypothesis. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS

Turkish scholar hails China's vision of building global community of health for all

STORY: Turkish scholar hails China's vision of building global community of health for all DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of Baris Doster 3. various of WHO 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. various of China STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar said that China's concept of building a global community of health for all reflects the country's strong state capacity. Baris Doster, a professor with Istanbul-based Marmara University, made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua. In 2020, China put forward the vision of building a global community of health for all. Over the past three years, China has provided over 2.2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to more than 120 countries and international organizations, and such substantial contribution has offered vital support to developing nations in their battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish):

China-Central Asia Summit offers hope for prosperity and peace: experts

STORY: China-Central Asia Summit offers hope for prosperity and peace: experts DATELINE: May 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's Xi'an and the media center of the China-Central Asia Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): AKKAN SUVER, Head of Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation 3. various of China's Xi'an 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 5. various of China's Xi'an 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University 7. various of containers 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): AKKAN SUVER, Head of Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation 9. various of China's Xi'an STORYLINE: Many observers have spoken highly of the importance of the China-Central Asia Summit, saying it's a source of hope for the prosperity and peace of the region. The two-day summit wrapped up on Friday in China's Xi'an, the st

Turkish voters divided between hope and despair about 2nd round of elections

STORY: Turkish voters divided between hope and despair about 2nd round of elections DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of voting and vote counting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DENIZ CAY, Football coach 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DENIZ CAY, Football coach 5. various of Istanbul 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): LEVENT TURGAL, Istanbul resident 7. various of Istanbul 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar at Marmara University 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar at Marmara University STORYLINE: On the streets of Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, citizens seemed divided between hope and deep despair on Monday after it became certain that the country will have a runoff presidential election. The Sunday vote count in the critical elections revealed that neither of the candidates secured above the 50 percent threshold of the votes to win outright. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received 49.51 percen

Turkish scholar suspects U.S. behind drone attack on Kremlin

STORY: Turkish scholar suspects U.S. behind drone attack on Kremlin DATELINE: May 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in the U.S. 2 various of drones striking Kremlin residence (courtesy of Tass Telegram, TV Center Telegram channels) 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4 various of the Kremlin 5 various of views in the U.S. 6 SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar said that the United States is behind a recent drone attack on the Kremlin in Russia. Earlier this month, two Ukrainian drones allegedly attempted to attack the Kremlin and were disabled by Russian radar systems. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University "I am one of those who believe that the U.S. is behind the attack in terms of technological possibilities and intelligence capabilities. With its current dyn

Ballooning U.S. defense budget makes world less secure

STORY: Ballooning U.S. defense budget makes world less secure DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:28 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. troops 2. various of Wall Street and Silicon Valley Bank 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. various of the displaced in Afghanistan and American protesters 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CAT MCGUIRE, Protester 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALEX, Protester 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): AHMED ALIIBA, Journalist of Egyptian Al-Ahram newspaper 8. various of the U.S. army 9. various of Swedish people protesting against joining the NATO 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MIR MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Former investment banker at Wall Street 11. various of an Iraqi man showing pictures of his former house destroyed by a U.S. missile in 2005 STORYLINE: The United States remains by far the world's biggest military spender. Its military spending hit 877 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, which was 39 percent of total global

U.S. military spending hampers tackling humanitarian, environmental problems: Turkish intellectuals

STORY: U.S. military spending hampers tackling humanitarian, environmental problems: Turkish intellectuals DATELINE: May 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ESER KESKIN, Journalist specializing in international relations 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MEHMET EMRE OZTURK, Journalist STORYLINE: Many Turkish intellectuals believe that the United States growing military spending hampers tackling humanitarian and environmental problems. The United States remains by far the world's biggest military spender, with 877 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, accounting for 39 percent of total global military spending. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with the Istanbul-based Marmara University "The U.S. spends this enormous budget on armament and the arms industry rather than on education, health, infrastructure, public work, transportation, social security

U.S. democracy game for elites: Turkish scholar

STORY: U.S. democracy game for elites: Turkish scholar DATELINE: March 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has said that U.S. democracy is nothing more than a game for the elites and only serves the interests of the few. Baris Doster with the Istanbul-based Marmara University said that in the U.S., the people are denied the power to participate in national governance. After elections, public power is hijacked by a few while the people's needs are ignored. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University "A democracy that organizes its citizens to the polls only once every four years, from election to election, and never asks about their problems, and does not involve them in the solution proce

China's State Council institution reform plan will further improve governance efficiency, says Turkish scholar

STORY: China's State Council institution reform plan will further improve governance efficiency, says Turkish scholar DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 2. various of the views in China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: China's national legislature has approved a plan for reforming the institutions of the State Council, which focuses on optimizing and adjusting the responsibilities of institutions to enhance the capacity and efficiency of governance. A Turkish scholar says the governance model in China is working very well, noting that the reform plan will further improve efficiency. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-b

U.S. is politicizing COVID origins-tracing: Turkish academic

STORY: U.S. is politicizing COVID origins-tracing: Turkish academic DATELINE: March 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A Turkish academic said the United States is politicizing COVID origins-tracing and the so-called "lab leak" theory has no factual or scientific basis. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University "The U.S., which has been attacking China on a diplomatic, economic, political, ideological, and intellectual scale on every occasion, used the traceability of the pandemic for its interests. The U.S. hypes this approach, which cannot be explained with logic and science, through its media, academia, think tanks, intelligence channels, that is, in all channels. This shows how disconnected the U.S. is from science. It shows how disconnected the U.S. is from reality. It shows how much the U.S.

Experts speak highly of Chinese modernization of material, cultural and ethical progress

STORY: Experts speak highly of Chinese modernization of material, cultural and ethical progress DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UG, Vice president, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KLAUS HEINRICH RADITIO, Indonesia-based researcher on International relations and Chinese politics 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BENJAMIN ANYAGRE, General Secretary, Ghana-China Friendship Association STORYLINE: Some experts have spoken positively of China's efforts to achieve a modernization of material and cultural-ethical advancement. According to China's two-step strategic plan, the country aims to "basically realize socialist modernization from 2020 through 2035." Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material an

Chinese economy to grow further in 2023 thanks to CPC's policies: Turkish experts

STORY: Chinese economy to grow further in 2023 thanks to CPC's policies: Turkish experts DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Istanbul, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: Turkish experts have said that the Chinese economy is expected to grow further in 2023 thanks to the policies of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies told Xinhua in a recent interview that China's economy has entered a period of solid recovery, especially after the optimization of COVID-19 control measures at the beginning of this year. He said that so many Chinese people

Chinese path to modernization holistic approach: Turkish academic

STORY: Chinese path to modernization holistic approach: Turkish academic DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: Baris Doster, an academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University, said that the Chinese path to modernization is a holistic approach. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University "It is a holistic development approach that seeks harmony between humanity and nature, holistic development that is not only materially based but also has spiritual foundations. I see this approach of China as a holistic pursuit of peace. It includes an unselfish and non-individualistic socialist approach, which always favors the public interest. It does not only consider material production and consumption, but seeks human happiness, peace and serenity in spiritual values. It is a holistic approach that seeks har

Chinese New Year recovery shows resilience of economy, say analysts

STORY: Chinese New Year recovery shows resilience of economy, say analysts DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists and consumption 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Marmara University, Istanbul 3. various of Chinese tourists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FAHEEM SARDAR, Senior policy specialist, National Security Division of Prime Minister's Office of Government of Pakistan 5. various of Chinese tourists STORYLINE: A rebound in travel and consumption during the Spring Festival holiday illustrates the resilience of the Chinese economy and supports forecasts of a further recovery, according to analysts. In a written interview with Xinhua, consumer analyst Bobby Verghese at the data analytics and consulting company GlobalData said that "The global consumer goods industry has its eyes on the Chinese Spring Festival 2023 -- the acid test for the Chinese consumption engine." Official statistics showed about 308 million d

China's consumption boom in Spring Festival positive for world economy: Turkish experts

STORY: China's consumption boom in Spring Festival positive for world economy: Turkish experts DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: ISTANBUL,Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people celebrating the Chinese New Year 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MUSTAFA SONMEZ, Turkish economist and writer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Marmara University, Istanbul 4. various of the Spring Festival travel rush 5. various of a shopping mall STORYLINE: Turkish experts said that the consumption boom during Chinese New Year holiday reflects the dynamism of the Chinese economy and is important to the world economic recovery. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MUSTAFA SONMEZ, Turkish economist and writer "Undoubtedly, the world economy had difficulties recovering after the pandemic and has experienced a supply shortage problem... and there have been pauses in these global chains. Such a holiday (Chinese New Year) will bring strong economic activities and revival. And, of course, such dynamism w

China sets example in achieving growth while protecting nature: Turkish expert

STORY: China sets example in achieving growth while protecting nature: Turkish expert DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Marmara University, Istanbul 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Marmara University, Istanbul 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Marmara University, Istanbul STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has said China has set an example for other countries in achieving development while protecting nature. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Marmara University, Istanbul "The People's Republic of China, which adopts different models in the developing world, says that we will develop together with you (other countries) and in harmony with the environment." SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Marmara University, Istanbul "For example, I read that the grain yield in China broke the record for the eighth year in a row this year. So t

Doster hits solo homer

Doster hits solo homer

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama Baystars infielder Dave Doster watches the ball after banging a solo homer into the bleachers in left off Yomiuri Giants starter Kazuya Tabata with one out in the bottom of the second inning at Yokohama Stadium on July 8.

Baystars' Doster hits RBI single against Giants

Baystars' Doster hits RBI single against Giants

TOKYO, Japan - Yokohama Baystars infielder Dave Doster hits an RBI single to left off Yomiuri Giants starter Darrell May in the second inning at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on May 18.

Yokohama newcomer Doster belts homer in preseason opener

Yokohama newcomer Doster belts homer in preseason opener

GINOWAN, Japan - Dave Doster, formerly of the Philadelphia Phillies organization, belts a two-run homer in the first inning of the Yokohama BayStars' 11-4 win over the Chunichi Dragons in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 24 as Japanese professional baseball kicked off its slate of 2001 preseason exhibition games.

Xi-Biden meeting important for world: observers

STORY: Xi-Biden meeting important for world: observers DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: BALI, Indonesia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden 2. aerial view of Indonesia's resort island of Bali 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MEHMOOD UL HASSAN KHAN, Director of Islamabad-based Center of South Asia and International Studies 5. various of the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the airport 6. various of the venue of the G20 summit 7. various of national flags 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUCIO BLANCO PITLO, Research fellow at Philippine think tank Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress Foundation 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HESBON HANSEN OWILLA, Media and communications lecturer, Aga Khan University, Nairobi 10. various of cityscape 11. various of infrastructure and ports STORYLINE: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, met o

Int'l experts praise China's efforts, achievements in restoring wetlands

STORY: Int'l experts praise China's efforts, achievements in restoring wetlands DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye/GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wetlands in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRIS ROSTRON, Manager of Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) 4. various of the wetlands in China STORYLINE: The Wuhan Declaration was adopted Sunday at the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14), which is being held in China's Wuhan and Switzerland's Geneva. In recent interviews with Xinhua, international experts praised China's efforts and achievements in restoring wetlands over the past decade. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University "I think a lot of lessons can be learned from here. As a party to this convention, what China has achieved in the last

China achieves great success, on path to brighter future: experts

STORY: China achieves great success, on path to brighter future: experts DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Romanian): LIZICA MIHUT, Chairperson, Romania-China Friendship and Cooperation Forum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BEATRICE MATIRI-MAISORI, Senior economics lecturer, Riara University, Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic, Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Russian): SERGEI LUKONIN, Head, Department of Chinese Politics and Economics, Russian Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: China, having completed its building of a moderately prosperous society, is taking confident strides on a new journey to a modern socialist country in all respects. Experts from various countries hail China's remarkable achievements in the past decade, saying it's the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) that has led to the country's great success. SOUNDBITE 1 (Romanian): LIZICA

China's past achievements are proof of future success, says scholar

STORY: China's past achievements are proof of future success, says scholar DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar said that China has achieved tremendous progress over the past decades, and it's concrete proof that the country will show similar success in the coming period. Baris Doster, an academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University, said that socialism with Chinese characteristics proved itself a successful administration model in the world's most populous country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University "Eradicating absolute poverty that concerns close to 100 million people in total (since 2012), and moving towards a moderately prosperous society, these are, of cours

"Chinese miracle" to continue: Turkish expert

STORY: "Chinese miracle" to continue: Turkish expert DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. various of the views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A prominent Turkish scholar has said that the "Chinese miracle" created by the Communist Party of China (CPC) in the past decades will continue. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University "Many economists, observers, journalists, and scientists call this a 'Chinese miracle.' Now it seems that this 'Chinese miracle' will continue. This economic pace of China, this production and investment capability and capacity, which is the economic locomotive of the world, will continue." He stated that behind the "Chinese miracle" is the CPC's dedication to people's needs. SOU

Joint inspection teams work in concord to speed up grain export from Ukraine

STORY: Joint inspection teams work in concord to speed up grain export from Ukraine DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua correspondent 2. UN officials in charge of ship inspection 3. various of an inspection team on board 4. various of soybean on Moonlight 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTIAN SANTOS, Member of the United Nations working for the Black Sea Grain Initiative in Türkiye 6. various of Christian Santos inspecting the vessel 7. various of the ship Moonlight 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Turkish journalist and geostrategist 9. various of the Joint Coordination Center 10. footages of the signing ceremony of the Grain Corridor Agreement STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua correspondent "A grain-laden vessel named Moonlight has recently anchored off the shores of Türkiye's largest city Istanbul on the Marmara Sea. It is carrying soya beans from the Odesa port in Ukra

6 million tonnes of grain transported from Ukraine, easing food supply concerns

STORY: 6 million tonnes of grain transported from Ukraine, easing food supply concerns DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at Istanbul-based Marmara University 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of cargo ships 5. various of signing ceremony STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua correspondent "Within the scope of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the grain transported from Ukrainian ports to global markets exceeded 6 million tonnes as of Oct. 4, according to the Turkish Defence Ministry. In a statement on Twitter on Tuesday, the ministry announced that so far 260 vessels have left Ukrainian ports, carrying foodstuffs, such as corn, wheat, sunflower, sugar beet, soybean, and peas, to the rest of the world. According to the United Nations statement released in mid-September, 27 percent of the c

GLOBALink | U.S. failure to manage COVID-19 exposes social inequality issues: Turkish expert

A Turkish expert has said that the U.S. government's failure to properly manage the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the social inequality deeply rooted in the country. Baris Doster, an academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University, says the pandemic has revealed that the mechanism behind the U.S. health care system prioritizes economic interests over public health. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

U.S. failure to manage COVID-19 exposes social inequality issues: Turkish expert

STORY: U.S. failure to manage COVID-19 exposes social inequality issues: Turkish expert DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic, Istanbul-based Marmara University 2. various of hospital and street views in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic, Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A Turkish expert has said that the U.S. government's failure to properly manage the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the social inequality deeply rooted in the country. Baris Doster, an academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University, made the remarks during a recent interview with Xinhua. Soundbite 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic, Istanbul-based Marmara University "The situation in which the U.S. health system has fallen in the pandemic, the number of deaths, the number of cases, and the emergence of the poor as more disadvantaged groups in accessing health care, for example, those who are U

Demonizing China a tool U.S. uses to hide its internal problems: Turkish academic

STORY: Demonizing China a tool U.S. uses to hide its internal problems: Turkish academic DATELINE: June 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkey and the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic, Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A Turkish expert has said that demonizing China is a tool the U.S. uses to hide its internal problems and mobilize its citizens against an external "enemy." Baris Doster, an academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University said in a recent interview that the U.S.'s economic, political, and military power has been weakening for the last 10 to 15 years. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic, Istanbul-based Marmara University "Under such conditions, we often witness the discourses from the leadership of the U.S., no matter they're republicans or democrats, that alienates, excludes, and demonizes China. This is a tool that the U.S. uses to hide its internal problems into the background, and mobil

MENACE II SOCIETY (US1993) JULLIAN ROY DOSTER, JADA PINKETT

MENACE II SOCIETY (US1993) JULLIAN ROY DOSTER, JADA PINKETT

MENACE II SOCIETY JULLIAN ROY DOSTER, JADA PINKETT Date: 1993

Doster hits solo homer

Doster hits solo homer

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama Baystars infielder Dave Doster watches the ball after banging a solo homer into the bleachers in left off Yomiuri Giants starter Kazuya Tabata with one out in the bottom of the second inning at Yokohama Stadium on July 8.

Baystars' Doster hits RBI single against Giants

Baystars' Doster hits RBI single against Giants

TOKYO, Japan - Yokohama Baystars infielder Dave Doster hits an RBI single to left off Yomiuri Giants starter Darrell May in the second inning at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on May 18.

Yokohama newcomer Doster belts homer in preseason opener

Yokohama newcomer Doster belts homer in preseason opener

GINOWAN, Japan - Dave Doster, formerly of the Philadelphia Phillies organization, belts a two-run homer in the first inning of the Yokohama BayStars' 11-4 win over the Chunichi Dragons in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 24 as Japanese professional baseball kicked off its slate of 2001 preseason exhibition games.